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Parliament to hold extraordinary session tomorrow
Addis Ababa, April 9, 2020 (FBC) – The House of People’s Representatives of Ethiopia (parliament) will hold an extraordinary meeting tomorrow.
The parliament is expected to approve the…
Federal courts to entertain charges of domestic violence as urgent type of case
Addis Ababa, April 9, 2020 (FBC) –The Ethiopian Supreme Court has made a decision for federal courts to entertain charges of domestic violence as an urgent type of case.
The decision was…
African leaders, including President Sahle-Work, back WHO
Addis Ababa, April 9, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia’s President Sahle-Work Zewde has joined the chorus of support for WHO Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom.
“WHO under Dr Tedros effective…
Ethiopia declares 5-month state of emergency over COVID19
Addis Ababa, April 8, 2020 (FBC) –In accordance with article 93 of the Constitution, Ethiopia has declared a five-month state of emergency to fight coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic.
The…
Council of Ministers holds urgent session, passes decisions
Addis Ababa, April 8, 2020 (FBC) – In its 18th urgent session held today, the Council of Ministers has passed decisions after deliberating on different issues.
The Council first discussed…
Addis Ababa-based diplomats briefed on Ethiopia’s COVID-19 status
Addis Ababa, April 8, 2020 (FBC) –Office of the Prime Minister has briefed Addis Ababa-based diplomatic community on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia.
In a video briefing,…
Ethiopia confirms three more COVID19 cases
Addis Ababa, April 8, 2020 (FBC) -The Ministry of Health has confirmed three new cases of coronavirus (COVID19) over the past 24 hours.
This brings the total COVID19 cases in Ethiopia to…
Ethiopia launches 20-year integrated transport program
Addis Ababa, April 8, 2020 (FBC) –The Government of Ethiopia has officially launched a 20-year (2020-2039) national integrated transport master plan.
Minister of Transport, Dagmawit…
Prosperity Party Executive Committee begins meeting
Addis Ababa, April 8, 2020 (FBC) –The Executive Committee of Prosperity Party has begun its meeting today.
It is expected to pass decisions after deliberating on various issues, according…
Ethiopian, Russian leaders discuss ways to address COVID19 crisis
Addis Ababa, April 7, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has held phone discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The two leaders discussed strengthened relations between…